What do you think about nightlife in Malta?
It is reasonably good on the whole, but it seems to be available in extremes. You either come across places that are packed with people, making it impossible to cross the room, or, on the other extreme, places are completely empty and bore you after half an hour. Anna Grech, 18, 1st year, Bachelor of Laws (Hons).
I think the nightlife in Malta is great. In fact, there’s a trend among a lot of young adults around Europe coming to Malta to enjoy what it has to offer. Emma Farrugia, 20, 3rd year, Bachelor of Laws (Hons).
I think it’s very varied and depends on where you go. One can enjoy the upbeat hype of the Paceville nightlife, or the more chilled alternative music scene in Buġibba, Sliema or St Julian’s. Personally, I prefer the latter, be it at a jazz bar, at a salsa bar or even any bar playing any music genre. Myra Bonello, 19, Btec Higher National Diploma in Business, Mcast.
What do you think about turning Valletta’s Strait Street into a “new Paceville” as Valletta 2018’s foundation chairman Jason Micallef said a few days ago?
I am not all for that idea. I would totally agree with opening more bars or coffee shops or popularising the ones that are already open to get a more lively nightlife in Valletta. But somehow Paceville brings to mind a seedy, uninviting place, although fun in its own right, and it wouldn’t suit a place as pretty as Valletta. Anna Grech
Although I think it’s a good initiative to try and bring some sort of popularity to our capital city, I personally feel like Valletta’s the wrong place to do it. In my opinion, Valletta is a place full of culture and tranquillity. Emma Farrugia
Investing in Valletta for promotional and touristic reasons and for historic appreciation is one thing, but turning Strait Street into the ‘new Paceville’ sounds outrageous to me. While it is true there are bars open in that road already, trying to picture the current Paceville in that area would surely be an eyesore. Our capital city’s values would be lost. Myra Bonello
Do you think there is a form of nocturnal entertainment not catered for in Malta?
I don’t think there are places or activities that cater for the transition between going out as a child, such as eating at McDonalds or watching a movie, to going out partying as an adult. I think that is why teenagers considered too young for certain activities are seen mingling with adults in bars and clubs. Anna Grech
No, I think Malta caters for good nightlife in abundance. Emma Farrugia
I think Malta has a healthy amount of nocturnal activities going on at all times: casinos, fresco dining, clubbing, movies, bowling and lots of others. An idea certainly worth looking into would be a drive-in theatre. Myra Bonello
Interviews conducted by Insite – the Student Media Organisation.